In the latest incident of enforced disappearances, Pak Army have once again targeted a young man, Behzad Dilavari, who was forcibly taken from his home in Quetta late Thursday night. At around midnight, Behzad, along with personnel from the Frontier Corps (FC), Counter Terrorism Department (CTD), and police, was abducted from A-One City in Quetta and transferred to an undisclosed location, adding to the already escalating human rights violations in POB.
This marks the second time Behzad has been forcibly disappeared by the CTD without any legitimate cause. Previously, he was abducted on November 30, 2021, from Panjgur, only to be released later. Despite his innocence, Behzad has now become another victim of the Pak Army’s systematic targeting of students and activists. At the time of his abduction, Behzad was preparing for his Public Service Commission exams in Quetta, a peaceful pursuit now shattered by the heavy hand of the Pak military and security forces.
The Pak military, along with the establishment, continues to suppress the voices of Baloch youth through fear and violence. This latest disappearance is a direct reflection of the military’s unchecked power in POB, where human rights violations have become commonplace. The Army’s disregard for its citizens’ safety is evident in its relentless pursuit of violence under the pretext of maintaining order. By focusing its efforts on quelling any dissent, the Paki establishment is pushing POB further into turmoil, exacerbating the region’s bloodshed and violence.
POB faces an ongoing crisis of forced disappearances and extrajudicial killings. Despite growing international condemnation, Paki establishment continue to turn a blind eye to the suffering of the region’s people. The silence of these officials only serves to worsen the situation, turning POB into a region of fear and oppression.
It is time for the international community, and the people of Pakistan, to raise their voices and demand justice for Behzad Dilavari and countless others who have fallen victim to the Army’s oppressive policies.